Toby, a 16-year-old student, has recently been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. His father still manages Toby's personal bank account and insists on reading all his emails, claiming there should be 'no boundaries' between them. His parents do not allow him to travel to school or local shops alone, and they thoroughly vet his friends before any social gatherings. The family strictly enforces a daily study and chores schedule that has remained completely unchanged since Toby was in primary school. Whenever a disagreement occurs about Toby's future, his parents immediately change the subject to plan a family holiday, and Toby stays silent and suppresses his anger to prevent any arguments.
Discuss family systems theory as an explanation for anorexia nervosa. Refer to Toby in your answer.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Psychological explanations for anorexia nervosa with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 30 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
